WSJ Tech News Briefing TNB Tech Minute: JetBlue Signs Up With Amazon’s Project Kuiper
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Sep 4, 2025 JetBlue is teaming up with Amazon to bring satellite internet to its flights, promising high-speed connectivity for travelers. Meanwhile, the U.S. Army is leveraging AI technology through a partnership with startup TurbineOne for enhanced battlefield capabilities. The conversation also dives into concerns raised by the FTC regarding the impact of AI on children, aiming scrutiny at tech giants like OpenAI and Meta. It's a fascinating look at how technology is reshaping both travel and defense.
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Airline Bets On Project Kuiper
- JetBlue will use Amazon's Project Kuiper to provide Wi‑Fi on a quarter of its fleet starting in 2027 for some passengers.
- Kuiper trails SpaceX's Starlink but is selling future capacity to airlines as it scales its network.
Army Contracts Edge AI Software
- Turbine One inked an almost $99 million contract with the U.S. Army to run AI software without cloud connectivity.
- The Army aims to process data 10 to 25 times faster than adversaries using edge-capable tools.
FTC Probes Chatbots' Impact On Kids
- The FTC will request documents from OpenAI, Meta, and Character.AI to study chatbots' effects on children.
- Regulators worry about unintended harms after reports of teen suicides linked to relationships with chatbots.